• Don’t push your puppy’s nose into his or her puddles.
• Try to keep track of where your puppy is and if you suspect he or she needs “to go” take your puppy outside.
• Critical times can be: soon after waking up, after a big playing session and after eating.
• Signs your puppy may need to go include stopping playing, sniffing the floor and circling.
• It is natural to expect a few puddles in the morning for the first few weeks or month

Sometimes older dogs may lose their house training skills – if this happens it is always best to have a veterinarian check your dog, as it may be a sign of a medical condition such as a urinary tract infection, or a behavioural problem such as separation anxiety.